Massachusetts General Hospital Looking for BFT – Temporary Patient Service Coordinators – North Shore / Salem area at Boston Full Time

While job responsibilities will vary dependent upon clinical practice needs – in which case we require a large degree of flexibility – in general, they will include the following: Provide administrative support to healthcare providers within a high-volume ambulatory setting, and function as the primary interface between the patients and medical team. Schedule patient appointments, diagnostic testing, and surgeries. Obtain referrals and pre-certifications as needed. Register and/update demographic, PCP, and insurance information. Collect co-payments and fees. Oversee details of billing. Answer phones, and triage calls as appropriate. Photocopying, faxing, and filing.Associate or Bachelors degree, or equivalent secretarial training preferred. 1 years’ experience in a healthcare setting required for Level I role. (Additional experience required for higher level positions.) Demonstrated understanding of managed care and other insurance-related coverage plans. Computer literacy, including proficiency with Windows-based computer applications essential. Demonstrated, accurate typing and data entry skills. Prior customer service experience. Knowledge of EPIC, MEDITECH & BICS software a plus! Strong patient service orientation and well-developed communication skills. Qualified individuals must be available to complete a four-day, operations training program, and to work part-time or full-time, Monday-Friday, days. He/she should be a quick study, with a “can-do,” positive attitude, and a demonstrated ability to be reliable, flexible and punctual. Competitive candidates will also possess a professional demeanor, solid organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Bulfinch Temporary Service employees often cover leaves of absences, vacations, as well as vacant, f/t openings, often resulting in temp-to-hire. Qualified applicants who meet the above requirements, and are able to make a minimum one-month or more commitment, are encouraged to apply. Are you an unemployed job seeker in the midst of a job search? A career changer attempting to transition into healthcare? A retiree seeking a second career? A stay-at-home parent preparing to reenter the workforce? Have you recently relocated to the Boston area? At Bulfinch Temporary Service, a division of Massachusetts General Hospital and Partners HealthCare, our employee talent pool comes from all walks of life.At present, we are considering applicants on an as-needed basis for both part-time and full-time Patient Service Coordinators to work in outpatient areas, with the potential to transition to temp-to-hire contingent upon satisfactory performance and changing staffing needs. Job opportunities are located at North Shore Medical and a number of satelite locations in and around the suburbs of Boston for Mass General Brigham affiliates. Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.